Real Estate Market Insights

The Cyprus real estate market is divided by two groups. Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca seem to be mainly supported by locals while Paphos and Famagusta by foreigners. The market is further divided into three main sectors, being the residential, retail and office sectors with the basic emphasis since the country’s topography and geography appeal largely for residential utilization.

During the period of January to November 2016, Limassol had experienced the biggest increase in value (44,2%) compared to the corresponding period of 2015. In Nicosia, the increase in value was exhibited as well ( 11,0%). On the contrary, Famagusta experienced the biggest decrease in value (-14,8%) between 2016 and 2015. A decrease in value was also noticeable in Larnaca and Paphos (7,6% and 3,7% respectively). Considering the total areas (m2)) for building permits, Limassol witnessed the biggest increase (45,3%) compared to the first 11 months of 2015. In Nicosia, Famagusta and Larnaca, the increase was 9,0% , 3.5% and 20,0% respectively while Paphos experienced a decrease of 9,2%.

Seafront Properties

Limassol, Paphos and Ayia Napa are areas which offer their owners a luxury lifestyle due to their location as they are close to the beach. They are areas with the highest demand. It is very hard to find resale properties in these areas. The price per m2 for these properties varies between €8000-€12.000 depending on the location and building specifications. A good figure to maintain is about €10.000 as you can be comfortable knowing there is room for appreciation. The vast majority of foreign buyers purchase properties in the above mentioned classifications, as opposed to owning a property in the capital city of Cyprus.

Collective Developments

Collective Developments usually have a golf course or community at their core, providing properties that cater to all kinds of owners and include locals, new residents, second home owners and holidaymakers. Another important project is the Casino that is about to open in Limassol until the end of 2019 or the beginning of 2020. The casino will feature a hotel with 500 luxury rooms and the casino section will offer among 100 and 200 table games and also among 1000 and 2000 slot machines. The casino will also provide restaurants, theme parks, conference centre and waterparks.

Residential and Commercial Properties with a good rental income

It is a fact that buyers prefer to buy properties that can provide them a good rental income in case they want to sell their properties after a period of 3 years. Such properties can vary from whole buildings to apartments, houses, offices